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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is a more budget-friendly option and offers a comfortable fit and strong performance during calls and meetings. They support a low latency mode that is not as optimized for gaming as the "Nothing" Ear (2), but it is still suitable for casual listening and phone calls. On the other hand, the "Nothing" Ear (2) has a higher overall sound quality, better noise isolation, which makes it superior for air travel and offers longer battery life. It also supports wireless charging and has active noise canceling, unlike the Pixel Buds A Series. Thus, if sound quality and noise isolation are key for you, and you don't mind spending a bit more, the "Nothing" Ear (2) would be the better choice. However, if price and comfort are more critical, and you're fine without active noise canceling and wireless charging, the Google Pixel Buds A Series would serve well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.5
7.9
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$58
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
Build Quality
7.4
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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About Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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